A LIBERATION OF METHANE, OUT OF MINE FLOOR CRACKS, OCCURRED ON THE 4 WEST LW SECTION BETWEEN SHIELDS 185-202. MINE PERSONNEL WERE REMOVED FROM THE MINE. THIS FORM 7000-1 IS BEING FILE DUNDER PROTEST. WE DO NOT CONSIDER THIS AN ACCIDENT AS DEFIED IN 30 CFR 50. 2(H) THEREFORE NOT REPORTABLE PURSANT OT 30 CFR 50.10.